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As Mo Wen gazed at the scene before him, he felt like a naive wildling who had never seen the world. Although he had read many descriptions of cities in various stories, the reality laid out in front of him was still overwhelming. He had heard others describe how lively Yinzhou City was and had imagined that bustling atmosphere, yet now he found that no words in his mind could adequately capture it. Old Lu had referred to Yinzhou and even Lian Yun as mere corners of a remote place; what kind of splendor had Old Lu witnessed? Mo Wen couldn't help but dream about what it would be like to step into that vibrant world.
"Knowledge gained from books is ultimately shallow; true understanding comes from experience!" he silently lamented. Initially planning to find an inn as soon as he entered the city, he now found himself wandering aimlessly, like a curious child exploring everything around him. He didn't even miss the lit lanterns, which were likely made from beast oil refined through special processes. Once lit, they emitted light without heat, were impervious to wind and rain, and were remarkably durable. The windows of the shops were made of beast skin—translucent yet tough. The pedestrians on the street were a diverse mix, featuring strange attire Mo Wen had never seen before, alongside bare-chested men. The only thing missing was the patrolling soldiers. As the saying goes, "governance without governance is still governance," which indicated that the Jin Family had indeed put considerable effort into managing Yinzhou City.
As Mo Wen meandered through the streets, he found himself wandering until midnight, yet the street remained lively. If it weren't for occasionally glancing up at the moon, he wouldn't have known what time it was. Although he felt a sense of longing to continue exploring, he decided to find an inn to rest for the night. After all, he intended to stay in Yinzhou City for several days and primarily needed to locate the Neural Pavilion that Old Lu had mentioned. There would be plenty of time later to leisurely explore the sights of this Lianyun Second City.
Spotting a narrow alleyway, he turned and walked in. While there were inns along the main street, it was clear even without thinking that they would not be cheap. Although he wasn't short on money at the moment, he still needed to be mindful of his identity; after all, he was just a "budget traveler" scholar. If one sought affordable lodging, it was naturally best to stay at an official government inn. In cities above a certain rank, the Official Government would operate inns known as Official Inns. In Yinzhou City, "inn" was just above "room" in terms of building classification. Prince Yin's Manor had essentially restructured all cities under its jurisdiction, categorizing buildings into levels: six stories or more were called pavilions; four to six stories were termed buildings; two to four stories were inns; and one story was simply a room—typically for private use by commoners.
Moreover, there were specific regulations regarding the streets in Yinzhou. Zhou Cheng Street was eighteen zhang wide with twelve zhang roads and eight zhang alleys; while in Yicheng, streets were twelve zhang wide with eight zhang roads and six zhang alleys. Even among commoners' residences in Yinzhou City, there was a two-zhang gap between houses. Under Prince Yin's vigorous regulations, Yinzhou City was divided into four districts: commerce, government, military, and civilian—government in the east, military in the north, civilian in the south, and commerce in the west. It was said that these divisions were established by the First Generation Ying Wang and that after several generations of governance by Prince Yin, they were beginning to fulfill their ancestors' wishes.
Of course, with such a large population in Yinzhou City, not every area was uniform; there were also some unique exceptions made to cater to the needs of the common people. For instance, while most shops concentrated in the commerce district, designated areas for businesses also existed within the other three districts for the convenience of daily necessities.
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